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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.62, 8,516.56 and 2,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.62, 8,516.56 and 2,752.92 is: 4,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.62 : 8,516.56 = 2,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.62/8,516.56 = 2,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.62x = 8,516.56 × 2,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.62x = 23,445,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445,408.36/5,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.63

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